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why?If he's not they will be replacing Rudolph almost for certain. Mullens or Foles/Minshew or Cam would be an upgrade.ol.
why?If he's not they will be replacing Rudolph almost for certain. Mullens or Foles/Minshew or Cam would be an upgrade.ol.
Yeah... I'm not confident at all. I agree that I should not just write him off, but he does not look like a future successful QB.Its not his accuracy or anything. He looks unsure and overwhelmed, that is something that can be worked on.
I can't trust Ten to produce a bonafide #1 FF wideout.Johnson or AJ Brown in dynasty??
Ben was even worse out there.Yeah... I'm not confident at all. I agree that I should not just write him off, but he does not look like a future successful QB.
His ADOT is a joke, im not sure he threw enough passes deep enough to judge his accuracy. That TD to Dio was not a pretty throw, good thing he was wide wide open.
AJ is the better talent and it is not close IMO. TEN at some point needs to solidify its QB play...but the same could potentially be said of PIT depending if Ben can play at a high level again. I am not a big believer in Rudolph and think that the game against CIN will be one of their peak performances this year.Johnson or AJ Brown in dynasty??
I think the opposite in terms of Diontae and AJ talent.AJ is the better talent and it is not close IMO. TEN at some point needs to solidify its QB play...but the same could potentially be said of PIT depending if Ben can play at a high level again. I am not a big believer in Rudolph and think that the game against CIN will be one of their peak performances this year.
I am sure you do. I don’t see how anyone would think that but to each his own. I own both so no bias, just don’t see Diontae as a number one whereas I think AJ will be a top five WR in this league. Diontae has splashed due to two long broken plays. I hope he continues to produce but I am not as optimistic as you are.I think the opposite in terms of Diontae and AJ talent.
That's what makes this game so fun brother. In my mind Diontae is already Pittsburgh's #1. I might regret saying that this early but that's what I'm seeing.......a rookie coming in and commanding a significant target share right away because he's open a lot.I am sure you do. I don’t see how anyone would think that but to each his own. I own both so no bias, just don’t see Diontae as a number one whereas I think AJ will be a top five WR in this league. Diontae has splashed due to two long broken plays. I hope he continues to produce but I am not as optimistic as you are.
I own them both as well but to be completely fair here, only one was a broken play where he got lost in the coverage. The other he roasted his man by several yards. That’s a good thing. Celebrate brother!I am sure you do. I don’t see how anyone would think that but to each his own. I own both so no bias, just don’t see Diontae as a number one whereas I think AJ will be a top five WR in this league. Diontae has splashed due to two long broken plays. I hope he continues to produce but I am not as optimistic as you are.
I love Johnson and own both he and Juju in several leagues. Juju looks like the better player by quite a bit, but they are different players and I think they will compliment each other well.That's what makes this game so fun brother. In my mind Diontae is already Pittsburgh's #1. I might regret saying that this early but that's what I'm seeing.......a rookie coming in and commanding a significant target share right away because he's open a lot.
They can both coexist yes.I love Johnson and own both he and Juju in several leagues. Juju looks like the better player by quite a bit, but they are different players and I think they will compliment each other well.
I also hope you're right that Dio is better than Juju and the #1 going forward... because that means Dio is REAAAAAALLY good. HoF level good.They can both coexist yes.
Well one can play inside and outside and one can not.......I also hope you're right that Dio is better than Juju and the #1 going forward... because that means Dio is REAAAAAALLY good. HoF level good.
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Diontae Johnson has averaged 2.81 yards of separation per target, which is the best mark in the NFL.
Yeah, it's not the best just among rookies, he leads the entire NFL.
I would love it if you are right, glad I held onto him to find out.That's what makes this game so fun brother. In my mind Diontae is already Pittsburgh's #1. I might regret saying that this early but that's what I'm seeing.......a rookie coming in and commanding a significant target share right away because he's open a lot.
My bad, thought the SF TD was broken as well. Celebrating!I own them both as well but to be completely fair here, only one was a broken play where he got lost in the coverage. The other he roasted his man by several yards. That’s a good thing. Celebrate brother!
I'd have to go with Dionte. Seems like the 49ers can spread the ball around a lot more and Shanahan trying to always do his best Belicheck impression with both his wr's and rb's. Could be games where Deebo is barely on the field. I'm sure there will be dud games for Dionte but the kid ain't leaving the field.Had to drop him for a kicker before the games on Sunday and he still sits there on the wire. Can’t decide between him amen Deebo as a pickup. Just not convinced Rudolph can consistently get him the ball downfield
Wow! Nice stat. I picked him off FA in two leagues and started him last week. Now, it's Jaylen Samuels or Diontae Johnson in the Flex. Hmmm...Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) Tweeted:
Diontae Johnson has averaged 2.81 yards of separation per target, which is the best mark in the NFL.
Yeah, it's not the best just among rookies, he leads the entire NFL. https://twitter.com/FarabaughFB/status/1179578267176710144?s=17
And they're calling Juju a legit gametime decision today. Hopefully they put him in as a decoy.Wow! Nice stat. I picked him off FA in two leagues and started him last week. Now, it's Jaylen Samuels or Diontae Johnson in the Flex. Hmmm...
Johnson seems to have a rapport with Rudolph while JuJu disappoints.
I am sure the blown coverage target inflates that stat a bit. Hope he continues to show.I'm very interested to see Rudolph play today, and what the coaching staff allows him to do. If he looks bad again I will be pretty concerned about the WRs in Pittsburgh, especially Juju who has a lot of value to lose.
I own both Dio and Juju in as many dynasty leagues as I've been able to get them, so really hoping we see a different Rudolph who isn't playing scared.
Those separation stats are awesome news for Dio, now we just need to see decent QB play.
Having Juju on the field (even as a decoy) is a good thing for Johnson.Which is better for him this week, a hobbled Juju as decoy or an out Juju forcing him into true #1 against BAL?
A hobbled JuJu as a decoy has got to be better. Opens it up for DionteWhich is better for him this week, a hobbled Juju as decoy or an out Juju forcing him into true #1 against BAL?
As someone who won't be starting Johnson, I would love to see JuJu out so we can see what Johnson looks like against the top corner.Which is better for him this week, a hobbled Juju as decoy or an out Juju forcing him into true #1 against BAL?
Diontae Johnson caught 5-of-8 targets for 27 yards in Pittsburgh's Week 5 overtime loss to the Ravens.
It's the second straight game Johnson's led PIttsburgh's wideouts in targets as he continues to capitalize and flash his third-round pedigree in place of Donte Moncrief (healthy scratched Sunday). He had no explosive touchdown to show for in this one, but third-string QB Devlin Hodges did keep the rookie involved even when Mason Rudolph (concussion) was assisted off. Johnson genuinely looks like he's here to stay as a WR4/FLEX for the rest of the season pending Pittsburgh's situation under center. He's now compiled 14/156/2 on 17 targets since being inserted into the starting lineup in Week 3.
Diontae Johnson caught 2-of-2 targets for 14 yards in the Steelers' Week 6 win over the Chargers.
Johnson was just like every other Steelers WR: Barely involved. Both of his targets were easy underneath completions, one of which resulted in a scary hit courtesy of LB Thomas Davis. Johnson appeared to be okay. Still, the only Steelers player that appears to be able to offer any sort of consistent fantasy value at the moment is James Conner.
Diontae Johnson caught 5-of-7 targets for 84 yards and one touchdown in the Steelers' Week 8 win over the Dolphins.
It was a nice rebound game for the rookie after he had been limited to seven catches for 41 scoreless yards combined in the previous two games. Johnson has shown a real connection with Mason Rudolph with a touchdown in 3-of-4 starts with Rudolph under center. Johnson had a ridiculous 30-ish yards catch called back on a weak OPI penalty in the second quarter but redeemed himself three plays later with a 45-yard catch-and-run touchdown on 3rd-and-20. Johnson deserves every-week WR4 treatment as the unquestioned No. 2 receiver in Pittsburgh. The Colts are up next on the schedule.
Oct 29, 2019, 12:11 AM ET
played 34 snaps (44%)I don’t know if actual snap counts would bare this out, but it felt like he was rotated out more often than I’d like. That very well could’ve been just game plan specific to MIA, and with the RB group being so banged up it might not matter going forward. Either way, seriously considering going for gusto and benching K Allen against GB this week in favor of Dio
Steelers WR Diontae Johnson was forced from Thursay's game against the Browns with a head injury and will not return.
Johnson was taken out on a sickening helmet-to-helmet hit from Browns FS Damarious Randall in the third quarter. Johnson was the definition of defenseless after the ball had already sailed long, and Randall missiled in. Randall was ejected. Johnson was bleeding from the ear as he was helped into the medical tent then carted to the locker room. The Steelers have already lost JuJu Smith-Schuster to a helmet-to-helmet concussion this evening. Johnson had just two catches for 17 yards before going down.
Nov 14, 2019, 10:31 PM ET
Redraft, with Rudolph at QB, yepKid has talent, but he's looking like a drop for me at this point.
Diontae Johnson has entered the concussion protocol.
This was widely expected after taking a horrid helmet-to-helmet shot in Thursday night's contest against the Steelers. Johnson was on the ground for minutes and was seen with blood around his ear. Johnson will have a few extra days to try to get cleared ahead of Week 12, but we've seen players take more time with their concussions this season. JuJu Smith-Schuster also left Week 11, so there's a chance James Washington enters next week as the No. 1 receiver.
SOURCE: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Nov 15, 2019, 3:23 PM ET
I was surprised they didn’t talk about how dirty that shot was that hurt him this morning.hope he is ok, has a great future.